Hardware And System Checklist; System Start-Up; Self Test - Toshiba Portege M300 User Manual

Software
Hardware

Hardware and system checklist

This section discusses problems caused by your computer's hardware or
attached peripherals. Basic problems may occur in the following areas:

System start-up

Self test

Power
Password
Keyboard
Internal LCD display panel
Hard disk drive
DVD-ROM&CD-R/RW drive
DVD Super Multi drive
USB floppy disk drive
SD card
PC card
CF Card
System start-up
When the computer does not start properly, check the following items:
Self Test
Power Sources
Power-on Password
Self test
When the computer starts up, the self test will be run automatically, and the
following will be displayed:
User's Manual
The problems may be caused by your software or disk. If
you cannot load a software package, the media may be
damaged or the program might be corrupted. Try loading
another copy of the software.
If an error message appears while you are using a software
package, check the software documentation. These
documents usually include a problem solving section or a
summary of error messages.
Next, check any error messages in the OS documentation.
If you cannot find a software problem, check your
hardware. First run through the items in the preliminary
checklist above. If you still cannot correct the problem, try
to identify the source. The next section provides checklists
for individual components and peripherals.
Infrared port
Pointing device
USB
Memory expansion
Sound system
External monitor
i.LINK (IEEE1394)
Modem
LAN
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth
Printer
Troubleshooting
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